[Ubuntu Chicago] e-ntroduction
Patrick Green
patlgreen at gmail.com
Sun Feb 4 06:08:13 GMT 2007
You will have to forgive me. I have had debates with Stallmanites that get
up to me and tell me if I cared about Free Software I would be using
gNewSense . ;)
On 2/4/07, Max Luebbe <max.luebbe at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm not snubbing the offer, I was just trying to say, its something to
> consider.
>
> (I happen to be writing this email on a mac, you don't need to sell me
> on how good they are for certain tasks : ] )
>
> -Max
>
> Patrick Green wrote:
> > As much as I concede some of a point to you. I would also point out
> > that Linux Format Magazine, a mag with the FSF seal on it uses Macs to
> > set up their mags, as does Linux Journal. Now, authors lie Marcel
> > Gagne' will write all his articles and books in OOo, but the editor
> > and publisher use proprietary technologies to finish the product.
> >
> > I am not going to tell someone offering me a favor worth around 20k
> > what to do when what prompted his interest was when I told him what
> > the word Ubuntu means and how Shuttleworth has applied that in his
> > life and his work.
> >
> > I do know for a fact his operation is all Mac. I also know his
> > editing equipment is film and not digital...better quality on 70 mm. ;)
> >
> > On 2/3/07, * Max Luebbe* <max.luebbe at gmail.com
> > <mailto:max.luebbe at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Just a thought.
> > Aren't we working against our own intentions though if we have to
> farm
> > out the production work to a windows machine running premiere or
> > mac box
> > running final cut?
> >
> > I'd be nice to make a documentary about linux using linux to edit
> and
> > put the piece together, in the spirit of bug #1.
> >
> > Also. I used to work for a cable station. Let me know if you need
> help
> > shooting or with post production, I'm pretty solid at both.
> >
> > -Max
> >
> >
> > Patrick Green wrote:
> > > Well, I showed him Revolution OS and he winced and said it was a
> > good
> > > student documentary. I've seen his work and have worked with him.
> > > Not in film, but in theater. He and I and a guy in Woodstock
> > are old
> > > theater hacks. Basically, his gig is he will get a chance to
> > showcase
> > > some young talent and give them something to put on a resume and
> > he'll
> > > have his production name in the credits...so free pub. He helps
> > alot
> > > of young talent find work. He coaches for free, helps them with
> > head
> > > shots, and will help them get auditions for commercials and stage
> > > productions. He's got a good heart.
> > >
> > > As far as the Chicago group. Yes, you guys are the foundation and
> > > need to be featured. He usually does narrative voice overs, but I
> > > suspect he would use one or two actors as hosts or users needing
> > to be
> > > guided in the way of Linux.
> > >
> > > I will be honest, I am relatively new to Ubuntu, though I've been
> > > using Linux exclusively since 2002. (more to come on that later).
> > > Where we could use help in this project. I think some of you
> > could be
> > > proof readers of the script and ensure it is reflecting the proper
> > > spirit of Ubuntu and that it is accurate. He prefers to shoot
> > on site
> > > and he is used to paying for those sites, so we may have to get
> > after
> > > hours access to offices with cubicles and stuff like that. We
> > would
> > > also need people who are not camera shy.
> > >
> > > One thing he envisions is a green screen where a narrator...an
> > > attractive woman is standing in the desktop much like a weather
> > person
> > > giving a desktop tour.
> > >
> > > Heck, if anyone here wants to meet with him and I over wings and
> > beers
> > > and feed him information, that would be cool.
> > >
> > > I had to leverage favors to get this done. He does this for me
> > and I
> > > get him some free assistance.
> > >
> > > Heck, we could start a new thread on brainstorming ideas and I
> could
> > > pass it on to him. Professional production quality is important.
> > > Soundtrack..even for a 15-20 minute piece is important to set the
> > > tone. But really...we want it to be consumer oriented...something
> > > that would make the non Linux user think...hmmm...I want that.
> > > So...what would be important to include? What is important about
> > > Ubuntu and what is important about Ubuntu Chicago?
> > >
> > > BTW, I am the new kid here, so anyone who wants to contact me to
> > > ensure I am on the up and up and blah blah blah, feel free to
> > write me
> > > off the mail list and I will give you my contact info.
> > >
> > > Craig (the production guy) and I are involved in a stage play
> right
> > > now and will be committed until early April so we could get into
> > > earnest then. Basically it works this way.
> > >
> > > Draw script...film for a day or two or three. Edit..re edit...edit
> > > again...re edit the re edit....kill small farm animals...edit. ;)
> > >
> > > Patrick
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 2/2/07, * RJ Marsan* < rjmarsan at gmail.com
> > <mailto:rjmarsan at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:rjmarsan at gmail.com <mailto:rjmarsan at gmail.com>>> wrote:
> > >
> > > woot. seriously thats awesome.
> > >
> > > On 2/2/07, *Rich Johnson* < nixternal at ubuntu.com
> > <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com>
> > > <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com>>>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > On Friday 02 February 2007, Patrick Green wrote:
> > > | Well, on a lark I called an old friend of mine.
> > > |
> > > | He lives in the same town I do and he owns a production
> > > company. He
> > > | writes, films, casts, and directs commercials and high
> > end
> > > promotional
> > > | DVD's (for time shares, real estate for the rich and
> > > famous.) A 15 minute
> > > | promotional film is usually in the neighborhood of 15-30
> > > grand. He is
> > > | willing to do one for Ubuntu Chicago with his writing,
> > > editing, and actors
> > > | at no charge.
> > > |
> > > | I will be sitting down with him soon to give him some
> > info
> > > on what linux
> > > | is, what open source is, and what makes Ubuntu special.
> > > |
> > > | What this would give us is a movie we could have
> streaming
> > > on the wiki and
> > > | even burn onto a DVD quality disk suited for you tv at
> > home.
> > >
> > > OK, I caught my breath after reading this. This is
> > amazing and
> > > we (Ubuntu)
> > > would be so greatfull for such an opportunity.
> > >
> > > I am available to help out as much as needed. I have no
> > > problem using his own
> > > actors, but would be interested to know if possible some
> of
> > > the "real" Ubuntu
> > > users (some of the Chicago members) had a cameo
> appearance?
> > >
> > > I can promise him that I will get his name out to about 8
> > > million people with
> > > 1 single post. Those are the 8 million users who read my
> > blog,
> > > the Fridge,
> > > and other sites as well. Plus this will also target
> > those who
> > > aren't using
> > > Ubuntu YET. This will get a Digg I am sure, and I can
> > > guarantee a news spot
> > > on Google as well. If you have more information about your
> > > friend and if he
> > > is interested, I would love to promote him and his work. I
> > > would like to see
> > > some of his previous work, which I am sure is good.
> > >
> > > Patrick, we (Ubuntu community) really appreciate your
> recent
> > > activity,
> > > interest, and knowledge. I am an Executive Marketing and
> > > Business Management
> > > major myself and enjoy this part of "work" more than any
> > > other. It seems you
> > > have the field experience that I am interested in and if
> > ever
> > > the chance came
> > > about, I would love to pick your brain apart. Of course
> > I will
> > > format the
> > > Windows partition up there if there is one :)
> > >
> > > Thanks again Patrick and if there is anything you need,
> > please
> > > do not hesitate
> > > to email me or the group.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rich Johnson
> > > nixternal at ubuntu.com <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com>
> > <mailto: nixternal at ubuntu.com <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com>>
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> > >
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